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October 24, 2023
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: John Bruno, Jonathan Selig, Naja R. Nessralla
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Scheduled Appointments
Have the Master Development Agreement be a Warrant Article on December's Town Meeting
To have the Master Development Agreement be a Warrant Article on December's Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to have the Master Development Agreement be a Warrant Article on December's Town Meeting..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Authorize the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to submit the application to the Executive Office of Housing of Livable Communities for an advisory opinion under 40A Section 5
To authorize the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to submit the application to the Executive Office of Housing of Livable Communities for an advisory opinion under 40A Section 5.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator, Cody Haddad, to submit the application to the Executive Office of Housing of Livable Communities for an advisory opinion under 40A Section 5..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Make a request to the Planning Board to determine that this is an eligible location for purposes of their consideration of the By-Law amendments
To make a request to the Planning Board to determine that this is an eligible location for purposes of their consideration of the By-Law amendments.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to make a request to the Planning Board to determine that this is an eligible location for purposes of their consideration of the By-Law amendments..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Michael Johnson - One Day Liquor License - The Farm at Raven Brook
Issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Sunday, November 26, 2023
To issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Sunday, November 26, 2023. Upland Ale Co. LLC d/b/a Brewery 44 will be serving the alcohol.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Sunday, November 26, 2023. Upland Ale Co. LLC d/b/a Brewery 44 will be serving the alcohol..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Friday, November 24, 2023
To issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Friday, November 24, 2023. Upland Ale Co. LLC d/b/a Brewery 44 will be serving the alcohol.
From the minutes
“Moved Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day beer & wine license at The Farm at Raven Brook, 137 Wood Street for a Christmas Tree Market for Friday, November 24, 2023. Upland Ale Co. LLC d/b/a Brewery 44 will be serving the alcohol..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Minutes
Approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 26, 2023
To approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 26, 2023
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following Selectmen Minutes: Regular Session - September 26, 2023.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants & commitments: Withholding Warrant #33 $ 159,196.26 Vendor Warrant #34 $ 102,266.63 Ambulance Commitments For $ 22,017.82 10/2/23 - 10/8/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 33,100.06 10/9/23 - 10/15/23
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants & commitments: Withholding Warrant #33 $ 159,196.26 Vendor Warrant #34 $ 102,266.63 Ambulance Commitments For $ 22,017.82 10/2/23 - 10/8/23 Ambulance Commitments For $ 33,100.06 10/9/23 - 10/15/23.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Approved Warrants
Approve payment of the following warrants
To approve payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #35 $ 453,186.13 Withholding Warrant #36 $ 157,592.80 Vendor Warrant #37 $ 145,241.54
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants: Payroll Warrant #35 $ 453,186.13 Withholding Warrant #36 $ 157,592.80 Vendor Warrant #37 $ 145,241.54.” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Road Opening - 163 Plymouth Street
Approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location, with the stipulations listed on the permit by the Highway...
To approve a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location, with the stipulations listed on the permit by the Highway Surveyor.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously approved a road opening permit issued to Eversource Gas of Massachusetts for a 4' x 6 road cut to do gas maintenance at the above location, with the stipulations listed on the permit by the Highway Surveyor..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve ambulance abatements for September in the amount of $90,564.27
To approve ambulance abatements for September in the amount of $90,564.27.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to approve ambulance abatements for September in the amount of $90,564.27..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Use of Town Green - Boy Scouts Bottle Drive
Grant Boy Scout Troop 39 request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, December 2nd from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for their bottle drive
To grant Boy Scout Troop 39 request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, December 2nd from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for their bottle drive.
From the minutes
“Moved by Nessralla and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously granted Boy Scout Troop 39 request to use the Town Hall Green on Saturday, December 2nd from 7 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for their bottle drive..” (Motion: Nessralla, second: Selig)
Talent Bank Form - Janice Hayward
Appoint Janice Hayward to the Cable TV Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024
To appoint Janice Hayward to the Cable TV Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously appointed Janice Hayward to the Cable TV Advisory Committee, term to expire June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Request for Proposals for an Energy Manager Consultant
Submit a request for purposely of an energy manager consultant
To submit a request for purposely of an energy manager consultant.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the board unanimously voted to submit a request for purposely of an energy manager consultant..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Alternate Date for Special Town Meeting
Have December 19th as an alternate date for the Special Town Meeting
To have December 19th as an alternate date for the Special Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously voted to have December 19th as an alternate date for the Special Town Meeting..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Open Special Town Meeting Warrant
Opened the Special Town Meeting warrant for December 14, 2023
To opened the Special Town Meeting warrant for December 14, 2023.
From the minutes
“Moved by Bruno and seconded by Selig, the Board unanimously opened the Special Town Meeting warrant for December 14, 2023..” (Motion: Bruno, second: Selig)
Finance Committee - Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Memo & Process
Approve the draft letter submitted by the Town Administrator
To approve the draft letter submitted by the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“Moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to approve the draft letter submitted by the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Selig and seconded by Nessralla, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m..” (Motion: Selig, second: Nessralla)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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